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Week of 8-14-17

my week in my hobonichi cousin lunch at Tony’s Diner trying to save a tree new Colored leads mechanical pencils nutella fought me “I’m not going to the vet” names on coke

Christmas dinner: < I am so lucky to have such a great husband and daughter. I enjoyed every single item they gave me. Here are the Pandora charms. And here are these great gifts! I especially love the mini printer for iPhone. I am so grateful.

Nutella’s Tongue

Share Your World 30

You are invited to a party that will be attended by many fascinating people you never met. Would you attend this party if you were to go by yourself? I wouldn’t go to that party even if I went with others. I am tired of parties: they are no fun to me anymore. If you … Continue reading →

Another Year, Another Birthday

yessir! I celebrated another birthday!!! and here are photos to prove it! My husband and daughter surprised me with another super gift, a delicious cake and fun balloons. I am so lucky!

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough. Tagore

#56. Red Umbrella

I took this photo inside a Costco warehouse. I like the center of the umbrella which looks to me like a face with a mean expression…. challenge = umbrella

#55. Pay It Forward

I did from here I will make a handmade gift for the first 3 interested people who comment on this post. I have 365 days to do it in…What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise! The catch is that you must participate as well: you must have a blog … Continue reading →

#41. Cemetery Angel

Here is a photo I took in Italy in my hometown cemetery.The angel statue marks a family chapel/tomb. [More photos and info on this subject in my other post Cemetery Beauty].Peeling paint on the wall behind… Peeling paint noticed also on my Guardian Hippos. challenge = peeling paint .

#22. Dip Pens

Pictured here are: a hand-turned zebra wood dip pena black wooden pen with cork gripa pewter stand. I purchased them here. I really like to write (or draw) with dip pens: the ink marks/lines are irregular, some thick, some thin, making the result interesting. [The pen holder is also great for holding paintbrushes.]